TSPSC Group 1 Mains Paper 5 Syllabus and Pattern

Group -1 Mains Paper -5 is undoubtedly the most marks-fetching paper in the TSPSC Group -1 Mains exam. With smart efforts, one can easily achieve 130+ marks in this paper.

TSPSC Group -1 Mains Paper -5 Pattern and Important Points:

Paper -5 Question paper will have 3 sections.

In each section, 10 questions will be asked.

Candidate has to chose 5 questions from each sections, i.e., two questions will be asked for each chapter and the candidate must chose one from these two questions.

Each question carries 10 marks

Total Duration: 3 hours

TSPSC Group -1 Mains Paper -5 Syllabus:

This Paper -5 is named as ” Science & Technology and Data Interpretation”. The Syllabus for this paper is :

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND DATA INTERPRETATION

Section I: The role and impact of Science and Technology. (50 Marks):

1. Classical and Emerging areas of Science & Technology: Value addition by Science & Technology, Current Science & Technology developments in India and importance of Science & Technology as an engine for National Development; Industrial development & Urbanization.

2. National Policy of Science & Technology: changes in Policy from time to time: Technology missions- ICT: Basics in Computers, Robotics, Nano technology and Communication.

3. Space program in India and its applications with special reference to industrial, agricultural and other rural development activities, INSAT, IRS systems, EDUSAT and Chandrayaan-1 and future programmes.

5. Vaccines: Introduction to immunity, Fundamental concepts in vaccination and traditional methods of vaccine production ( production of DPT and Rabies vaccine), Production of modern vaccines (production of Hepatitis Vaccine).

5. Decision Making and Problem Solving: A duly structured situation will be presented to the candidates and they will be asked to analyze and suggest their own solution to the problem arising out of situations.